You are urged to use only the manufactures-specified
tubes, connections and clamps, or their equivalent in
material and specification, in any fuel system servicing.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for
suggested service intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You wouldn't have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake and Power Steering System Hoses
When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,
inspect surface of hoses for evidence of heat and me-
chanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears,
cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling suggest deteriora-
tion of the rubber. Particular attention should be made to
examining those hose surfaces nearest to high heat
sources, such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they
are secure and no leaks are present.
NOTE:Often fluids such as oil, power steering fluid,
and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-
tions to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings. There-
fore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not neces-
sarily an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot
fluid when systems are under pressure (during vehicle
operation) should be noted before hose is replaced based
on leakage.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413
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Memory Seat........................... 118
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 118
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 201
Mirrors................................ 77
Automatic Dimming..................... 78
Electric Powered....................... 79
Electric Remote........................ 79
Exterior Folding........................ 79
Heated.............................. 80
Outside.............................. 78
Rearview............................. 77
Vanity............................... 80
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 326
Mopar Parts.........................393,463
MP3 Player............................ 241
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 309
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 123Navigation Radio........................ 244
Navigation System....................... 244
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 68
Occupant Restraints....................... 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............336,337
Odometer..........................193,194
Trip ................................ 193
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)..........300,420
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)..........300,420
Oil Change Indicator..................... 201
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 201
Oil, Engine............................ 394
Capacity............................ 440
Change Interval....................... 395
Dipstick............................. 394
Disposal............................ 397
Filter............................... 397
Filter Disposal........................ 397
INDEX 481
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